What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. These pauses can last for a few seconds to minutes and can happen many times throughout the night. The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where the throat muscles relax too much and block the airway, causing snoring, gasping, or choking sounds. Why does this matter? Because untreated sleep apnea can significantly impact your quality of life and health. It can lead to fragmented, poor-quality sleep, resulting in chronic fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and a higher risk of accidents due to drowsiness. More importantly, it is linked to serious long-term health issues such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and depression. By addressing sleep apnea, you can improve your overall health, feel more energized, and lower the risk of these complications.

Why Treat Sleep Apnea?

Untreated sleep apnea leads to fragmented sleep, daytime fatigue, irritability, and increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Why Choose Westgate Dentalia?

• Expert care focused on comfort and convenience
• Personalised treatment led by experienced dental professionals
• Simple process from free screening to ongoing care

Treatment Options

We offer custom oral appliance therapy — a discreet, comfortable, and portable alternative to CPAP for many patients with mild to moderate OSA.

Our Treatment Process

1. Free initial consultation & sleep evaluation
2. Custom device fitting & adjustments
3. Regular check-ins to monitor progress

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I diagnose my own sleep apnea? — No, diagnosis requires a professional sleep study.
• Why see a dentist? — Dentists can provide oral appliances that manage OSA without CPAP.
• Can oral appliances replace CPAP? — For many with mild to moderate OSA, yes.

Take the Next Step

Reserve your free screening today and start your journey to better sleep and health.